From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Women in Kelantan face drug use rise
Partner influence drives Kelantan women into drug use as coping mechanism.
In brief
Partner influence drives Kelantan women into drug use as coping mechanism. Women in Kelantan increasingly use drugs for stress relief after partner-related conflicts, with 598 cases reported last year. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Partner influence drives drug use
The National Anti-Drugs Agency reports a rise in drug addiction among women in Kelantan, with 598 cases compared to 526 the previous year.
“She should not wait any longer”
Life stress triggers drug use
Women use drugs to cope with emotional pain from marital conflicts and psychological manipulation by partners.
Amphetamine use for weight and energy
Women believe stimulant drugs flatten stomachs after childbirth and provide extra energy for household chores.
High-risk family environment
Women in families where a partner uses drugs face higher risk of involvement in drug abuse.
Most common drugs and users
Amphetamine-Type Stimulants affected 557 women aged 19-39, the highest group for drug abuse cases.
Recovery program success
The AADK's Community-Based Treatment program achieved 76.4% recovery for female clients in Kelantan last year.
Long-term recovery support
Family involvement and community support help women maintain recovery after leaving the program.
The bottom line
Women in Kelantan increasingly use drugs for stress relief after partner-related conflicts, with 598 cases reported last year.
